How far is Clackamas, OR from Albany, OR?

The driving distance from Clackamas, OR to Albany, OR is about 71.3 miles (114.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 59.3 miles (95.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 29m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
71.31 mi
01h 14m
Flight
59.35 mi
95.52 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
59.35 mi
Kilometers
95.52 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
71.31 mi
Kilometers
114.77 km
Drive Time
01h 14m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Albany
Sat, May 2, 2:00 PM PDT
Return by in Clackamas
Sat, May 2, 3:15 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Clackamas
2026-05-02T12:46
Arrive Albany
Sat, May 2, 2:00 PM PDT
Route Timing
01h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:15 AM to 11:15 AM PDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:00 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Clackamas
9:30 PM PDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Gervais
OR

City in Oregon, USA

From Clackamas
35.6 mi
00h 37m
To Albany
35.7 mi
00h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 mph N
Destination
73°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
1 to 6 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Clackamas and Albany.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Clackamas and Albany.

  1. 1

    Start on OR 213 North, OR 224 West, I 205 North: Portland

    1344 ft · 36 sec

  2. 2

    Merge slight left

    1120 ft · 17 sec

  3. 3

    Take the exit slight right toward OR 213 North, OR 224: 82nd Avenue, Milwaukie

    2886 ft · 1 min

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward OR 224: Estacada, Milwaukie

    991 ft · 27 sec

  5. 5

    Turn right

    55 m · 7 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Sunrise Expressway

    560 ft · 15 sec · Sunrise Expressway

  7. 7

    Take the exit left toward I 205 South, OR 213 South: Oregon City

    12.8 mi · 16 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 5 South: Salem

    155 m · 7 sec

  9. 9

    Continue on I 5 South: Salem

    1.4 km · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    53.5 mi · 1 hr 3 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward OR 99E: Albany

    2037 ft · 38 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Albany Avenue

    155 m · 20 sec · Albany Avenue

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Salem Avenue Southeast

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Salem Avenue Southeast

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Main Street Southeast

    5 m · 1 sec · Main Street Southeast

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto Main Street Southeast

    150 m · 15 sec · Main Street Southeast

  16. 16

    Turn left onto 1st Avenue East

    1.1 km · 1 min · 1st Avenue East

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Ellsworth Street Southwest;Albany-Corvallis Highway

    86 m · 14 sec · Ellsworth Street Southwest;Albany-Corvallis Highway

  18. 18

    Turn left onto 2nd Avenue Southwest

    7 m · 1 sec · 2nd Avenue Southwest

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 2nd Avenue Southwest

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Clackamas and Albany.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
19 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 5 South
54.5 mi · 76%
I 205 South
12.8 mi · 18%
Salem Avenue Southeast
1.29 mi · 2%
1st Avenue East
0.69 mi · 1%
OR 213 North
0.55 mi · 1%
OR 99E
0.39 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 5 South

Merge slight left

53.5 mi · 01h 03m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 14m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12 mi
59.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gervais
00h 37m from Clackamas
Leave By
4:00 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Clackamas and Partly Sunny near Albany.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Clackamas to Albany?

The road trip is about 71.3 miles (114.8 km) and usually takes 01h 14m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Gervais is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.6 miles from Clackamas and 35.7 miles from Albany.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 59.3 miles (95.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 12 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:00 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.48 one way or $24.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Clackamas and Partly Sunny near Albany.

Stop Ideas Near Gervais

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Gervais and the surrounding midpoint area.
Salem city park
Scenic stop 8.5 mi away

Salem city park

Brooks , OR
Brooks, OR 97305, United States
Rating 4.0/5 5 reviews Park
McMinnville Parks and Recreation Department
Meeting point 14.9 mi away

McMinnville Parks and Recreation Department

McMinnville , OR
230 NE 2nd St, McMinnville, OR 97128, United States
Rating 4.4/5 13 reviews City government office
Palmer Creek Lodge Community Event Center
Nearby stop 10.8 mi away

Palmer Creek Lodge Community Event Center

Dayton , OR
606 4th St, Dayton, OR 97114, United States
Rating 4.5/5 15 reviews Event venue

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Gervais.

BUS

Woodburn, OR

5 mi away
2900 Tom Tennant Drive
RAIL

Salem station

22 mi away
500 13th Street SE
RAIL

Oregon City station

37 mi away
1757 Washington Street
BUS

Portland, OR

50 mi away
550 NW 6th Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Clackamas and Albany. Straight-line distance: 59.35 mi (95.52 km).

Clackamas

#1 Clackamas

Unincorporated community in Oregon, United States

Population6,965
Coordinates45.4076200, -122.5703700
Altitude53
CountryUnited States
Albany

#2 Albany

The most populous city in Linn County, Oregon.

Population56,129
Coordinates44.6365100, -123.1059300
Altitude65
CountryUnited States
Start: (-122.570421, 45.407609)
End: 2nd Avenue Southwest (-123.105932, 44.636519)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 115 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.52 gal
9.53 L · about $12.48
Round trip
$24.95
5.04 gal · 19.06 L
Estimated CO2
22.4 kg one way
Round trip: 44.8 kg / 99 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $12.48 $24.95
Mid-grade $5.34 $13.45 $26.90
Premium $5.57 $14.03 $28.05
Diesel $6.37 $16.04 $32.08

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Oregon · May 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Clackamas and Albany. The current time is 12:46:17.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.